CEFR A2

hold on

phrasal verb

Meaning

Wait for a short period of time or pause an action.

Examples

Could you please hold on while I find my notes?
Hold on, I think I left my keys in the car.

Synonyms: wait, pause, hang on, stand by

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hold on (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /hoʊld ɒn/

Definition

Wait for a short period of time or pause an action.

Examples

Could you please hold on while I find my notes?
Hold on, I think I left my keys in the car.
The operator asked me to hold on for a few minutes.

How to Use hold on

hold on to (phrasal verb): to keep or grasp something physically — "Hold on to the railing so you don't fall."
hold on a second (idiom): a polite request for a very short wait — "Hold on a second, let me check the schedule."

Synonyms of hold on

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